Best 8 Blackened Chicken With Tortellini Alfredo Recipes

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A rich and flavorful dish, blackened chicken with tortellini alfredo can be the star of your next meal. The chicken, seasoned with a special blend of spices and cooked until it has a crispy, blackened exterior and a tender and juicy interior, pairs perfectly with the creamy alfredo sauce and the delicate tortellini. This dish is sure to impress your family and friends, and it's easy to make at home with the right recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO



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I often get home too late to cook a good, satisfying meal for my family, so I'm always looking for shortcuts that taste great. Here's one we always enjoy. -Christie Wethington, Lexington, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated spinach or cheese tortellini
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh baby carrots
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute broccoli and carrots in 2 tablespoons oil for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the mushrooms, onion and garlic; saute vegetables 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Remove vegetables and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook chicken in remaining oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Return vegetables to skillet. Stir in Alfredo sauce and seasonings; heat through. Drain tortellini; add to chicken mixture. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BAKED CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO



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You can't go wrong with this baked tortellini Alfredo recipe - butter, cream, chicken, pasta, and cheese, cheese, cheese! This recipe is inspired by the delicious local Italian food that I grew up with in Brooklyn, NY! It's a very kid-friendly recipe and great for picky people! Whenever I serve this dish, people always ask for seconds or thirds.

Provided by Piert1025

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
¼ cup dry white wine
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ pound grilled chicken, cubed
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth and mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes, making sure not to boil. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, white wine, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; stir constantly until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  • Drain tortellini and toss with chicken in an ungreased 11x17-inch casserole dish. Pour sauce on top. Cover with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 129.1 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 987.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

BLACKENED CHICKEN BREAST WITH FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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The flavors of creamy Italian Fettuccine Alfredo meet blackened Cajun-spiced chicken in this recipe. It's a wonderful marriage of flavors. The pasta is coated with just the right amount of creamy Alfredo sauce. The seasoning on the chicken breast is where this recipe gets crazy. It's full of spice and flavor and forms a nice...

Provided by Ashley Lemon

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

BLACKENED CHICKEN BREAST
3 chicken breast
3 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp thyme, dried
1/2 tsp oregano, dried
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
1/4 c butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 c heavy cream
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
6 oz fettuccine pasta

Steps:

  • 1. Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel.
  • 2. Mix all the seasonings together and pat onto the dry chicken breast on both sides.
  • 3. Heat butter in a skillet. Once hot, add the chicken one by one and cook for 3 min each side.
  • 4. After the chicken is seared, bake for an additional 30 min at 375 F.
  • 5. FETTUCCINE ALFREDO: Melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic cook for 3-4 min until garlic is slightly brown.
  • 6. Slowly pour the heavy cream into the butter garlic mixture.
  • 7. Add the black pepper, salt, and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 5-8 min or until thick.
  • 8. If it still looks runny after 8 min, turn the burner off and let it cool slightly on the burner. It will thicken up.
  • 9. Cook pasta according to directions and toss with Alfredo sauce.
  • 10. Optional ** Add cooked broccoli and chopped tomatoes when you toss with the Alfredo sauce.

BLACKENED CHICKEN ALFREDO



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Make and share this Blackened Chicken Alfredo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by quotFoodThe Way To

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boneless chicken breasts, cut in half
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup chopped scallion
1 cup button mushroom
1 pint heavy cream or 1 pint light cream
4 teaspoons butter
2 -4 ounces grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper
cajun spices, to coat chicken
1 lb penne pasta

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts with meat tenderizer; Coat both sides of breast with Cajun Spices.
  • Heat cast iron pan or any heavy frying pan over medium heat; Place 1/2 teaspoons butter under and 1/2 teaspoons butter on top of each breast; Cook each side for 4 minutes or until blackened; Set aside.
  • In hot frying pan, place 2 Tbsps. olive oil; add vegetables; saute 2 minutes; Meanwhile, slice cooked chicken breasts into long strips and add to vegetables; Add cream,remaining butter and parmesan cheese;
  • Stir constantly over medium heat for 2"-4" minutes.
  • Sauce will thicken; add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss with Penne Pasta and serve.

SKILLET CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO



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Store-bought tortellini are the star of this quick and creamy weeknight meal. They simmer in their own sauce, making this a one-skillet meal with easy cleanup. Try one-inch pieces of Italian sausage instead of chicken for a variation.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 pinches freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan
Kosher salt
18 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat the heavy cream, butter, nutmeg, 1 cup of the Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally, until the cheese and butter are melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tortellini and simmer until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
  • Bake until the chicken is just cooked through, the sauce has thickened and the top starts to turn golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with the parsley.

BLACKENED CHICKEN PASTA WITH ALFREDO SAUCE



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I make this every Wednesday night! Everyone I have made this for LOVE'S it. I know you will love it to. Serve with your favorite breadsticks.

Provided by Cooking in Missouri

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
zataran's blackening seasoning, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
16 ounces linguine
1 1/2 pints heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preferrably use a cast iron skillet for blackening the chicken breasts. If you don't have one then regular skillet will work.
  • SAUCE:.
  • First off place 1 stick of butter and cream cheese in large saucepan on medium heat, let melt, stir in 1 pint of heavy cream.
  • Let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Slowly stir in the parmesan cheese, about 1/4 cup at a time.
  • Add salt and pepper if desired.
  • Simmer for about 20 minutes on low heat. Stirring frequently.
  • The longer this simmer's the better.
  • If sauce seems to be real thick then slowly stir in the rest of heavy cream.
  • In the meantime while the sauce is simmering start the noodles. Drain. Set aside,adding a little of sauce so the noodles don't stick.
  • Chicken:.
  • While the sauce is simmering, preheat skillet on medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with zataran's blackened seasoning. Place on to skillet and brown on both sides, turn down heat to medium. Cook on each side for about 7-8 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle.
  • Place noodles on plate, top with sauce and place the chicken on the side.
  • Garnish sauce with fresh grated parmesan cheese.
  • Serve with your favorite salad and breadsticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1486.4, Fat 106.1, SaturatedFat 64.4, Cholesterol 400.4, Sodium 656.9, Carbohydrate 91.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.7, Protein 43.1

TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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An out-of-this-world Alfredo sauce over cheese tortellini that won't sit too heavy in your stomach.

Provided by Ken

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
olive oil
1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
¼ cup butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 ¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 pinches Italian seasoning, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place chicken in a bowl and add oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the centers and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the grill and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside; keep warm.
  • Slice chicken breast into bite-size pieces.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and heat to room temperature, about 3 minutes more. Stir in Parmesan cheese and allow to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Italian seasoning and pepper. Bring to a slow boil for about 1 minute before tossing in cooked tortellini and grilled chicken breast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 156.9 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CHICKEN & CHEESE TORTELLINI ALFREDO



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I first taste the wonderful combination of Alfredo sauce and pesto at a restaurant, and that inspired me to add all kinds of different flavors to Alfredo sauce. The basil pesto is still my favorite and I've used that combination in this amazing dinner. Let your company be impressed and don't tell them how easy it was to make.-Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
1/4 cup prepared pesto
2 packages (10 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and red pepper in oil and butter until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, combine Alfredo sauce and pesto. Stir in the chicken, artichokes and olives. Cook over medium heat until heated through., Drain tortellini; add to chicken mixture with tomato. Gently toss to coat. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 1004mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

- For the best flavor, choose a dark balsamic vinegar that has been aged for at least 12 years. - Use a good quality olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice. - If you don't have any balsamic vinegar on hand, you can substitute white wine vinegar or lemon juice. - You can also use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the dressing. Some good options include oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and garlic. - If you're using a blender to make the dressing, be sure to blend it on low speed until the dressing is smooth and creamy. - If you're using a whisk to make the dressing, be sure to whisk it constantly until the dressing is emulsified. - You can use the balsamic vinaigrette dressing on salads, grilled vegetables, or even as a marinade for chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

Balsamic vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy dressing, give balsamic vinaigrette a try!

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